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Google may be favoring male users in targeted advertisements for high-paying positions. A recent study conducted by a group of researchers at Carnegie Mellon and the International Science Institute suggests that Google’s ad targeting system aims ads for high paying jobs at male users at a rate six times higher than female users, according to the Christian Science
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On Wednesday at around 11:32 a.m. Eastern time, trading halted on the New York Stock Exchange because of a computer malfunction. The NYSE said all open orders would be canceled, though the organization was quick to clarify that the glitch was the result of an internal technical issue, not a cyber breach. Jokesters on Twitter were even quicker to
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GoPro unveiled its first camera back in 2004. The 35mm camera had a waterproof housing and was priced at a mere $150,000. One decade and an IPO later, the company announced a new camera design that’s smaller, light and easier to use than previous models. Called the Hero4 Session, GoPro’s newest camera is half the size of its
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Sure, we all feel a sense of urgency these days when our mobile phones are out of juice and need to be recharged. But one tech-addicted Broadway patron stole the show last week when he crawled up on stage and tried to plug his phone into what he thought was an electrical outlet. The incident
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Forget Black Friday, Amazon has a whole new shopping day for you to look forward to: Prime Day. The company is promising a shopping event that will put your traditional Black Friday adventures to shame, with a special day of online deals commemorating the company’s 20th birthday July 15th. “Prime Day is a one-day only
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